Apple preparing M5 MacBook Pro refresh later this year, ahead of ‘overhaul’ in 2026 – 9to5Mac

Apple is reportedly working on a new M5 MacBook Pro refresh, which is set to debut ‘later this year.’ While this update will just be a small chip upgrade, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reaffirms that we’ll see a larger MacBook Pro overhaul in 2026.

Gurman describes this new M5 MacBook Pro refresh as “a lock”, and that it’ll probably happen “around the same time of year that it received the M4 processor in 2024 and the M3 in 2023.”

That means October, for those of you who aren’t keeping tally. Apple is also working on an M5 MacBook Air refresh, as is tradition.

While neither of these refreshes will introduce new designs, Gurman once again mentions that the MacBook Pro will receive an ‘overhaul’ in 2026. This refresh will introduce an M6 chip, an OLED display, and a thinner design, according to past reporting:

 In terms of major new Mac designs, I don’t expect the MacBook Pro to get an overhaul until around 2026 — when the M6 model is due to come out.

In case you don’t feel like waiting another 6 months to pick up a new MacBook Pro with M5, you can take a look at great deals on existing MacBook Pro models, including the M4 14-inch model starting at just $1399, and the M4 Pro 14-inch model starting at $1779. These are both over $200 off compared to standard pricing.

My favorite Apple accessories on Amazon:

• Anker 25K Compact Power Bank with retractable cable
• MOFT Magnetic Wallet Stand, fits up to 3 cards
• AirTag 4-pack (on sale for 30% off!)
• Anker MagSafe 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2
• AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
• SanDisk Extreme 2TB USB-C SSD, up to 1050MB/s

Follow Michael: X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram

Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.